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w. c. r. u.
Grave Questions Discussed at Yes
terday's Meeting.

LEWISTON, Sept. 29-At 10 O'Clock this
forenoon Mrs Stevens called the convention
of the w. G. T. U. to order and read some
questions which had been handed in in re-
sponse to general invitation.
One was: "Can any one who makes and
sells homemade beer. fermented with Yeast.
be considered member in good standing of
the w. G. I. UP" Mrs. Stevens answer
was emphatically negative, and the conven-
tion almost unanimously sustained her by a
rising vote.
Mrs. Springer did not feel quite justified in
voting out lady who countenanced home
made beer. She knew girl worker of the
w. c. T. U. who countenanced the manufac-
ture of beer fermented with yeast. and was
disinclined to deal summarily with case of
this kind.
Mrs. Stevens thought the local union
should deal with her case, and spoke feel
ingly of the evils of homemade beer. She
deemed it as bad as cider.
Mrs. H. F. Crocker reported for the de-
partment of unfermentcd wine, that the past
six years had seen great progress in the
churches. She had prosecuted her work in
many cases where there were no unions.
Mrs. NJ. T. W. Merrill of Portland, one of
the most noted temperance workers in New
England,a bosom friend Of the late Dorothea
Dix and the mother of Mrs. Gen. Shepley,
reported from the department of social pur-
ity. 1t was her opinion that this work must
begin in the relations of man and wife. She
stated that the literature had been circulated
thoroughly, and the mothers meetings and
other methods of work industriously prose
cuted Bangor had done something. Bruins
wick and Bootbay much. Fort Fairfield has
been very active. Portland holds mothers
meetings in church vestries and contemplates
ectures to the young. Winthrop has done
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TENNESSEE AND pRonIsITIos.
Another Very Remarkable Election
In the South.
Women, Prayers and the Singing OF
the DoxoIogy at Polling Places.
me Constitutional Amendment
Probably Defeated.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Sept. 2o.-Thls has
been one OF the most memorable elections
ever held In Tennessee. Prohibition and
antl-prohloltion rallies we're held here last
night, and the streets were densely thronged.
Hundreds Of men, women and children wor.
white prohibition badges, while hundreds OF
people displayed blue 'anti-prohihltion
badges. Kegs Of beer were distributed In
the various wards by the ''antis' last night.
An all night prayer meeting was begun and
continued till tho polls closed today. The
Woman's Christian Temperance Union Is
taking leading part In the contest The
members were engaged throughout yestsr-
day In the distribution Of badges, notices,
Scrfrsasal texts and leaflets, and detailing
certain Of their number 10 10 10 waras ana
ousiyins dlstncEs tnaf needed al1. -
AS the election went on today. men were
astonished at the presence Of ladies' at the
polls, working and pleading for the amend
ment. Lunches and hot coffee were served
at all the polling places. Whenever a man
presented himself to vote tho "anti" ticket
he was surrounded by ladies', who argued
with him, prayed for him, and stormed at
him with sacred songs. The voters showed
universal respect for the ladies'.
The American has figures tonight, which
indicate that the amendment Is defeated By
from 10000 TO 1900 votes In the State The
"antis" claim 1900 majority.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Sept. 29-The la
dies took an active part In the election today
In all the cities and towns. At every polling
booth there was lavish display Of banners,
bearing such notices as: Vote for God,
Home and Tennessee today; Vote for MotA-
er. Wife and Sisters: Ihev hare no defence
sdre your ballot; The Women and ChildreR
Of Tennessee appeal to the Manhood Of the
state. The ladies were everywhere treated
With respect. During the morning prayer
meetings we're held at the churches.
At Athens, where the vote when e0unt ted,
showed majority OF 40 for prohibition, an
the ward workers bowed their heads and
sang the DOxology, '~
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ToBEY WAS HASTY.
An Old Mans Death Sets People to
Thinking and an office Holder Just
In Gets Into Trouble.


CALAIS, Sept. 29.-During the war the
United States government constructed
temporary batteries at various points on the
Maine coast which, ON the cessation of
ostilities, were dismantled. One of these
belonging to the government and partly on
land owned by James Lyon Sanborn.
On June, 1866 Capt. Henry Inman, U. S.
A., gave Mr.. Sanborn certificate author
izing him to use and occupying the land
owned by the u. S. until required by the
government. provided he took proper care of
it.
In May. 1866. First Lieut.. III. ]. Hayden of
the Sd Maine Artillery, gave Mr.. Sanborn a
certificate which, in consideration of his
releasing the U. S. from all claims for the
use of his land, surrendered to him all the
both its own and Mr.. Sanborn's land, with
the exception of one structure which went
TO another party. Mr.. Sanborn occupied
the buildings and the land until this spring,
when he was notified by one Samuel Tobey
that he was going to tear down the buildings.
Tobey produced no authority for so doing
and Mr.. Sanborn wrote to the War Depart
ment at Washington, sending copies of the
certificates Of Capt Inman and Lieut.. Hay
den, stating Tobey's purpose and asking for
his authority. Before an answer was re-
ceived on June 9TH of this year James Peter
son and Franklin Sanborn acting under
Tobey's instructions came to one of the
buildings where Mr.. Sanborn at the time
was and ordered him to leave as they were
going to tear it down. Mr.. Sanborn refused.
They forcibly entered and on his resisting
them, they threw him to the floor and finally
elected him from the premises with much
unnecessary violence. Mr.. Sanborn, who
was an old man, died about three weeks
after this occurrence and it is alleged that
his death was largely due to injuries then
sustained. Meanwhile the buildings were
removed by Tobey. Afterwards a letter was
received from the Secretary of War then
acting In brief it stated that Capt. Inman
was not authorized to grant him (Sanborn)
the use of the government land and that
Samuel Tobey had on February l4th of this
year been appointed custodian of the military
reservation at Machiasport. The letter did
not question Lieut.. Hayden's certificates,
but held that Mr.. Sanborn's claim was not
substantiated.
The sons of James l.. Sanbern have taken
the matter up and employed Judge c. B.
Rounds as counsel and strong effort will
be made to show that by virtue of Lieut..
Hayden's certificate. Tobey had no right to
destroy the buildings, at least without suit
able notice. He will also be proceeded
against on account of the alleged fatal
violence of June 9th.
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MAINE.
First Maine Cavalry

Ell JONES. Pvt S. G., U. s. A.
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THE WASHINGTON WIRE.
Americas Members OF the Proposed
Fisheries Commission.
Hon. William 1. Putnam, James 3.
Angel and Secretary Bayard.
The Gentlemen Agree to Try to
stralghten Out the Troubles.

WAsHINeToN, Sept. 29.-The President
mas invited Hon. William L. Putnam OF
Portland, Maine, and President James b.
Angel Of Michigan University, to act with
the Secretary Of State In negotiating with
Great Britain for the settlement Of the Ca
madam fisheries disputes Both have ac-
cepted the invitations. Mr.. Putnam has
been United States Counsel two years In
cases arising under the laws and treaty in
connection with the fisheries dispute. Pres
ident Angel has experience In international
transactions, having been one OF tine cop-
missioners by whom the latest treaty with
China was negotiated. Mr.. Putnam is a
Democrat, President Angel a Republican.
Post offices and Pensions.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29.-The Post otice
at Foxcroft. Piscataquis county, having be-
come Presidential office, the President has
reappointed the present incumbent, John f.
Arnold, postmaster.
The following Maine pensions were grant
ed Tuesday:
VIM. b.. father Of usah Coburn. Sherman Mills.
Mexican Wr.
Hezikiah Herman, Stockton
Eliza A. Libby, Forest City.
Ira Mason, Chelsea.
Charles +. Jordan, Oldtown.
Charles Il. Higgins, West Buxton.
Charles H. Lander, Bangor.
VIM. Q. Warren, Lincoln.
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tfSgssaFsEBs 4 sisif4fsaR3 PRICE THREE CENTS.

this Is the best they can do, we will show TO
them that these books for which they claim
such age are modern beside lots that are con-
tanned ON the shelves Of Bangor libraries.
One library alone, that Of Prof ID. s. Talcott,
contains at least 20 books bearing date prior
TO the year 1900, and yesterday we had the
pleasure OF examining one printed AIS years
ago, In the year 1472, twenty years before
Columbus made the egg stand on end, or had
gladdened his eyes with the sight Of Ameri-
ca. This book, indeed, is a rare and valu-
able document. 1t Is a book printed in
Latin, its title, simpllhed, being Thomas
Equinas de Veritate. IL Is book Of some
800 pages, as big as a Webster's Unabridged
dictionary, printed on heavy paper, almost
as heavy as cartridge paper, and Is printed
In the old style black letter, with Initials
and paragraph marks Illuminated by hand
work. The book 1t bound In hog skin, with
thick bevelled covers. mounted with brass,
with heavy brass clasps and originally hay-
Ing hook on the back cover with which TO
hang II up. 1t Is In a fine state Of preserva-
ton and has been owned by Prof falcOtt SO
years. Now II our friends on the Kennebec
nave got any real old books. II they will
bring them out we will lock again and see
whether we can match them.
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THE G RANITE STATE.
Both Legislative Factions Grow
Weary and Agree to Agree.

CONCORD, NH, Sept 29.-In the House
this forenoon, large number of remon-
strances against the passage of bill author
izing the leasing Of railroads for more than
30 years were received. Following these
came an unimportant committee report, and
before any action could be taken, or any
other business done, several roll calls were
demanded by the friends Of the Atherton
bill. They announced their determination
to continue flibustering as long as possible
unless they could be given reasonable op
portunity to discuss the amendments of the
HaZen bill.
Mr.. S. B. Page of Haverhill. representing
the other side, who demanded the previous
question yesterday afternoon, said he will
not Withdraw his call.
This mornings proceedings were conduct
ed with decorum, although there was much
subdued excitement. Nearly every member
was in his seat, and the gallery and corridors
were filled with spectators.
AT 1890 a recess OF an nonr was taken for
dinner.
On reassembling this afternoon the dilato-
ry motions were resumed by the Atherton
men to kill time.n
After much filibus.ering and 13 roll calls.
Mr.. Moore of Nashua referred to the desira-
bility of terminating the struggle by COM
promise. Others spoke In similar vein
and it was unanimously voted that ON the
consideration Of the Hazen bill, the question
"shall the bill be read third time?" shall
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PINE TREES AND BiRCHES.
These, with Abundant Hospitality,
Greet Maine Boys at Haveri.I.

HAvERHILL, Mass, SEPT. 2a.-The OPEN
ing of the annual reunion of the Maine Vet
eran Association of Massachusetts and the
Maine Regimental Association here occurred
this afternoon. The procession marched
through Washington, Merrimac and Main
streets to the City Hall, and by a counter
march moved up Merrinac street to the Star
rink, where supper was served. Plates were
laid for 450. During the march the Gov
ernor's salute of IL guns was fired. The city
presented a holiday appearance. Business
and labor were almost entirely suspended.
The decorations of public and private build
ings are fine. Pine trees and birches were
extensively used. A reception was rendered
the visitors at the residence of Col. C. II.
Messer, and this was followed by a campfire
at City Hall. Among the distinguished
visitors were Gov. Bodwell and staff.
A fine programme is arranged for Friday,
including parade, drill, light regiment
parade, and in the evening ball.
Two thousand people were present at the
campfire tonight. Jmdge Henry Carter, Of
Bradford, made the opening address. S. C.
Small, of Boston, was toastmaster. The
sentiments were responded to by Gov. Bod
well, Hon. G. A. Boutelle. of Bangor, Mayor
SHIELD on, Of Haverhill. and others. The
''Star Spansled Banner" was sung by Mrs
l.. p. Morrill,, of Boston.
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THE STATE.
FRANKLIN COUNTY,

DR.. John w. Nichols Of Pennington mar
rcwly escaped death a few days ago. He was
writing at home, and glancing up from his
pap paper noticed ed. bottle lying upon the table
Cough Syrup" and he thoughtlessly picked
IL up, pulled out the cork and took quite a
quantity Of the contents OF the bottle into
his mouth. The bottle, however, contained
the strongest ammonia instead OF cough
syrup. The Doctors mouth and throat were
terribly blistered and the doctor suffered the
most intense agony all night. DIR. Richards
attending him the most OF the time. The
patient was confined TO his bed several days,
but Is now doing nicely.
HANCOCK COUNTY.
The Young Mems Christian Association.
Of Ellsworth, will dedicate their new rooms
about the first Of October. Mr.. X. A. JOr-
dan, general secretary Of the Bangor Asso-
citation, has accepted an invitation TO be
present on the occasion.
KNOX COUNTY.
The naval hospital at Widows Island Is
progressing finely, and the roof will be on 1t
In about ten days.
SOMERSET COUNTY.
Work Of grading on the Somerset Railroad
was commenced Monday at Anson.
Bears are plenty and are making sheep
scare In the back towns OF Somerset county.
The merchants Of Madison have organized
hNsuoA RAVsoCblOu ooNAcbys 10 pIOLtcb LUGLfl-
selves against dead beats and all who 40 not
pay their bills promptly. They propose 10
mold monthly meetings and compare ac-
counts.
WALDO COUNTY.
The Belfast public library building will be
completed In November. The first install
ment OF books, $500 worth. win be bought
In December, and the library opened 70 the
Rnplc Jan. 1, 1888. The remainder OF the
wilson legacy has been In government boads
from which there will be an annual income
OF from Si2OO to $500.
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SHALL 1T BE LAID TO RUM?
Sheds Burn In Bangor-A Drunken
Man Is Saved-oiI and Hay Co.

BANGOR, Sept. 29.-At o'clock this after
noon fire broke out in the Maine Central
freight shed used for storage of oil. 1t is not
known how the fire caught, but a man named
James Campbell was pulled out from Under
the shed. where he had been lying drunk.
He was severely burned about the hands and
head. Only fifteen barrels of oil, owned by
Henry Mclaughlin, were in the shed at the
time. This was all burned. Another large
shed owned by the Maine Central, and in
which forty tons Of hay belonging to Bur-
leigh Pease, Geo. L. Moore, and Kent &
Moore, were stored, was also burned with its
contents. The total loss is about $1,000 All
the parties had insurance.
Campbell is seriously burned about the
head, face and body. He was able to walk
home, short distance from here After
wards he was arrested by the police and
taken to the station house. where the wounds
were examined by physician. He was then
taken home for treatment. The chances of
his recovery are not more than even.
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Sharp to go to Prison Today Proba-
biv.

NEW YORK, Sept. 29.-Unless there is a
stay or some Intervention because of Sharp's
physical condition the prisoner will be taken
to Sing Sing tomorrow. If he is to i'll to be
removed he will remain at the Jail in New
York. Judge Van Brunt has appointed
physicians to examine into Sharp's condi-
tion. They will report to the sheriff, who in
turn will submit 1t to the Justice
lLATER.l
DIR. Allen McLane Hamilton, who went to
Ludlow street Jail to examine Jacob Sharp
reported to District Attorney that Sharp re-
fused TO be examined. He pushed the Doctor
away with force" got into bed, covered
himself up and said he had rather go to Sing
Sing than submit to any more medical ex-
amlnatlons. The doctor had to content him
self with. a partial test Of the pulse and
heart, and an estimate of the temperature.
From these and the general appearance and
action of the patient, he was OF the opinion
that Sharp's condition is no worse than
several months ago, and that removal TO
Sing Sing would not endanger life.
DIR. Fowler, who was appointed by .Judpe
Van Brunt to examine Sharp has reported
the prisoner in fit condition to be removed
DR.. Janeway, who assisted DIR. Fow lar
agrees the sheriff has directed the re-. re-
moval tomorrow. The notice of appeal to
the court of appeals from the judgment of
the general term affirming the Judgment of
the Oyer and Terminer was filed m the New
York county clerks office to-day.
[LATEsT.l
ALBANY, Sept. 29.-Chief Justice Ringer
OF the Court of Appeals, has granted a stay
of execution in the Sharp case until Octoher
9th Sharp will not, therefore. 20 to Sing
Sing Immediately.
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RAILROAD MATTERS.
TEE MAINE AND rHE LowEIL


1t Is reported at Concord, N. H., that the
Boston & Maine Railroad win take formal
possession Of the Boston Il Lowell and its
leased lines on Monday next It is rumored
that the headquarters OF the consolidated
system will be in the Boston q Lowell depot,
where an office Is being fitted up for General
Manager Furber.
CHANGE OF TINE.
The fall and winter schedule on the Maine
Central Railroad will 60 into effect OH Mon
day, October oath. after which time trains
will leave Portland for Bath. Augusta and
Bangor at 7.05 a. M; for Lewiston at $50 a.
M. for Pennington and Skowhegan at II 45
p. m. for Bangor and all points east at 1880
p. m. for Lewiston at 8 p. m; for Augusta
at SOS p. m. Pullman train for Bangor and
st. John at 11.15 p. m.
Trains will arrive at Portland from
Augusta and Bath at 8.45 q. m. from Lewis
ton at $50 a. m.; from Skowhegan and
Farmington at II. 40 p. IN. from Bangor aud
St. Johns at 12.45 p. M; from Lewiston at
$40 p. M; from Bangor and Bar Harbor at
5.45p. M; Pullman from Bangor and st.
John at 1.50 a. IN.
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active work. Thirty-five unions have not re.

active work. Thirty-five unions have not re-
ported.
Miss Fuller of Hartland, stated that the
work there had been acrried on with consid.
erable vigor.
Miss Merrill continued with recommen-
dation after home work to distribute tracts.
She concluded with fervent appeal for
earnest, prayerful work at home and in all
departments of the movement.
Mrs. Quinby of Augusta stated that a
special meeting was called there to do work
with the Legislature, and that the w. G. r,
U. there had tried to do what it could.
Mrs. Hunt stated that Caribou wanted to
learn how to conduct mothers meetings,
and was ready for the work.
DR.. Stevens spoke glowingly of the benei
nts OF reading social purity literature. Mrs
Stevens urged the use Of social purity litera-
ture as powerful factor In the work. She
called for discussion Of legislative action on
the topic last winter and urged that the Union
should tryto induce the Legislature next
winter TO pass better law, and to raise the
age of consent. She was confident that the
time. was coming when this matter would en-
list the best efforts of statesmen. She dwelt
upon the tritiing improvement made by the
Legislature in raising the age Of protection
from 10 to 13 years. She inquired what
mother would care to trust her little girl, 13
years Of age, to go out in the world She
aroused enthusiasm by alluding to woman's
suffrage as remedy for this evil.
Mrs. Jones thought the bill disgrace to
the State. and dwelt upon the Importance OF
the work. She thought that it would not be
hard work to induce the next Legislature to
adopt new and better law.
Miss A. A. Hicks reported from the de-
partment of prison, jail and police station
work. Prison work for the year had been
successful.
The Maine Industrial School is in a very
gratifying condition. There are 60 mem
bers.
The Reform School officials are working
for the objects of the w. G. T. u, conquer
ing by kindness. There are 100 boys.
The Children's Home of Bangor has &C
children well cared for. An encouraging re-
port had been received from the Temporary
Home for Women and Children at Portland.
The State philanthropic institutions show
grand work in which the w. c. T. u. has
creditably participated.
Miss S, G. Lord reported for the Flower
Mission growth had been manifested. Much
almshouse and prison work had been accom-
plished in Portland, Bangor and Belfast.
At B p. N. the officers were elected. The
four principle officers were reelected as fol-
lows:
President-Mrs. L. M. N. Stevens of Stroud.
water.
Corresponding secretary-Mlss Sarah c. Lord
of Kennebunk.
Recording secretary-Miss Clara M. Farwen oil
Rockland.
Treasurer-Mrs. H. N. Jones, East winthrop
This evening, in addition to the regular
programme, Miss Elizabeth Yates, talented
young missionary. delivered an address.
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$465O DAMAGES.
That Is What the Boston & Maine
Must Give Ruth Hooper.

ALFRED, Sept 29.-In the Supreme Judi
cial Court for York county today, the suit of
Ruth ]. Hooper, adm'x, against the Boston
d Maine railroad, arising from the accident
ON the Main street crossing in Biddeford,
Nov. 26, 1886, which resulted in the death of
Daniel Q. S. Hooper, was decided in favor of
the plaintiff. The jury gave verdict of
S4,65O, +. M. Higgins and Wilbur F. Lunt
appeared for the plaintiff, and Geo. c. Yea
ton and Benz. f. Chadbourne for the rail-
rnad
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MONTREAL IN a pickle.
A Possible Source OF the smoks That
Obscures maine.

MONTREAL, Sept 2s.-The smoke Of the
bush fires and the fog is doing terrible
amount of injury to trade. Work is sus-
pended on the wharves. All vessels in the
river are unable to proceed. Demurrage,
wages, the crews with food, not counting the
wear end tear to the vessels, Is enormous in
cost. 1t is calculated that 1t Is costing s12,-
coo day to the various owners and shippers
Nearly all trains arrived late In consequence
of having to feel the way. Over 30 ocean
going steamers are blocked by the fog on the
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The Oldest Book.

The Kennebec Journal and Somerset Re-
porter have been bringing out the old books
owned in the State. and claiming the owner
ship Of the oldest book alternately from Au-
gusta, Skowhegan. Wateryille and again
from Augusta, producing books dated 1868,
1884. 1881, 1915 and 16o4. If they have got
through overhauling their musty tones and